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Didnt catch the early games, but the hawks have handled the magic pretty easily.
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Also remember Atlanta are the most choke job team in the NBA this season, they will find a way to lose this series.
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The hawks have a pg who can now effect both ends of the floor. So idk.
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Yes you are correct Sir.
They kill orlando with there matchups.
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Did anyone catch the early games? There is a lot of talk on the officiating of the heat/76er game.
76ers 12-15 FT
Heat 31-39 FT
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doug collins is pushing that point well, you will see the calls changed for game 2.
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I caught some of the 3rd and most of the 4th quarter of that heat/sixer game.
The sixers were just not getting equal treatment. It was pretty blatant.
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That's because David Stern's wet dream is for a Lakers/Heat finals.
Watch the same thing happen during the Lakers' playoff second round series and beyond. They won't need any officiating help with the Hornets, though. Lakers will sweep that series in four.
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That's because David Stern's wet dream is for a Lakers/Heat finals.
Watch the same thing happen during the Lakers' playoff second round series and beyond. They won't need any officiating help with the Hornets, though. Lakers will sweep that series in four.
Scratch that about the Lakers. The Hornets needed to play the perfect game in order to beat the Lakers. I still predict the Lakers win the next four.
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Did anyone catch the early games? There is a lot of talk on the officiating of the heat/76er game.
76ers 12-15 FT
Heat 31-39 FT i watched the game pretty bad officiating it's almost like the refs have earpieces with david stern's voice in it telling them when to call fouls on the sixers.
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Lots of close games. Sort of glad the Lakers lost so they can stop sleepwalking. Pau was MIA.
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Someone needs to put Shaq down.
The guy is finished, its over for him. There is life after basketball, jumping on legit stars backs to collect rings is pretty pathetic.
Bostons medical staff should all be fired, for trying to even give him a chance for the playoffs. Just rule him out and let Jermaine O'neal earn his salary.
Shaq has been out more the half the season, played 37 games.
whats the plan, to makes the finals then have him on board? does that even count as winning a ring. His generation looks up to Jordan, Jordan never took half a season off then wins a ring, shaq is a journeyman, 39 yrs old, 4 teams
(Miami, Pheonix, Cleveland and Boston) in 4 or 5 years?..Please go away
Shaq's Status for game 2 for knicks = OUT...Big suprise there.
Celtics always do this shit, like they did with Garnett a few yrs ago, "he will be back soon" that went on for weeks, then his out, bostons medical staff = failure.
Sorry if this makes no sense, just had to vent.
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Shaq fit their system well though and is probably the sole reason for perkins leaving town.
Jermaine o'neal played out of his mind, however.
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The Big Fattie is done. Even if he plays, I doubt he can make a significant contribution. He always used the season to play himself into shape, so I doubt he will have the stamina to do much of anything.
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I am not too happy at my Lakers but know they have time to change it all around! i hope :-\
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I am not too happy at my Lakers but know they have time to change it all around! i hope :-\
I blame Lamar odem for not focusing on the playoffs and tweeting about his new reality show with his bushpig wife. Gasol needs to demand the ball and kobe needs to stop chucking shots.
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am cheering for teh bulls and i dont think ill be too disappointing
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I blame Lamar odem for not focusing on the playoffs and tweeting about his new reality show with his bushpig wife. Gasol needs to demand the ball and kobe needs to stop chucking shots.
Kobe was the only player who showed up in game 1. He shot 50 percent from the field.
Pau should be nice and rested after taking game 1 off.
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Kobe was the only player who showed up in game 1. He shot 50 percent from the field.
Pau should be nice and rested after taking game 1 off.
If pau gave half an effort lakers would of won. I expect to see a better gasol this time round
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If pau gave half an effort lakers would of won. I expect to see a better gasol this time round
Me too. I think he'll have a good game.
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Gasol needs to be at the very least the second best player in this series and every other one
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OH Shaq is out also.
he cannot place his foot on the floor as it strains his calf. Its a wrap.
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Kobe showed yesterday why he is still the best baller on the planet. Completely sacrificed his offensive game to lock up Chris Paul on D. That was the difference between games 1 and 2.
Artest has been playing great. Pau is still MIA.
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Miami played some pretty good D. They are going to give Boston all they can handle.
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Miami will give the Celtics fits, its all about matchups. Celtics struggled with the Knicks at home lets see how they go in NY
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Miami will give the Celtics fits, its all about matchups. Celtics struggled with the Knicks at home lets see how they go in NY
They not only struggled, they barely beat the Knicks who didn't have Billips or Stoudamire (for most of the game). It was basically Carmello vs. Boston in game 2, and Carmello almost won.
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I think its time for Garnett to go back to his losing days in Minnesota.
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why watch? they will hand it to lakers in game 7 again by simply telling refs no fouls called on lakers in 4th
simple
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The Big Fattie is done.
Lol...
Hey, thats no way to talk about a man who brougt your team 3 titles :o ;)
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Don't even start with Beach about Shaq and the 3 titles. LOL.
I made the same argument about Shaq being the primary reason for those 3 championships. Kobe was definitely 1b to Shaq's 1a during that tenure.
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They not only struggled, they barely beat the Knicks who didn't have Billips or Stoudamire (for most of the game). It was basically Carmello vs. Boston in game 2, and Carmello almost won.
But experience counts. For example, when Boston inbounded the ball with seconds left, Delonte West ran into the backcourt and ran most of the clock down before the Knicks finally were able to foul him. The Knick players just stood there with their thumbs up their ass before they woke up. That was pathetic to watch. It's safe to say that defense isn't D'antoni's(whatever is name is) specialty.
The Celtics should have no problem winning in NY on Friday, especially if Billups doesn't play. The Celtics may have struggled but they're still up 2-0 and found ways to win. There's no bonus points for winning pretty in the playoffs. It's simply on to the next game/round.
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Don't even start with Beach about Shaq and the 3 titles. LOL.
I made the same argument about Shaq being the primary reason for those 3 championships. Kobe was definitely 1b to Shaq's 1a during that tenure.
i know what makes that old bastard tick ;D
really excited for the knicks game.
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I took the Celtics money line +150.
Without Billups, I don't think the Knicks have a shot. The Celtics find ways to win, especially on the road. If they can keep the MSG crowd out of the game, the Celtics win by 5+
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Lol...
Hey, thats no way to talk about a man who brougt your team 3 titles :o ;)
Dude where have you been? I have a pretty long thread bashing Snack. :)
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Don't even start with Beach about Shaq and the 3 titles. LOL.
I made the same argument about Shaq being the primary reason for those 3 championships. Kobe was definitely 1b to Shaq's 1a during that tenure.
Yeah, don't get me started. :) And no, Kobe was not 1b. He was equally responsible for three rings along with Shaq (and Phil). I have blown up that contention (that he road coattails, etc.) more than once. Be happy to do it again. :D
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But experience counts. For example, when Boston inbounded the ball with seconds left, Delonte West ran into the backcourt and ran most of the clock down before the Knicks finally were able to foul him. The Knick players just stood there with their thumbs up their ass before they woke up. That was pathetic to watch. It's safe to say that defense isn't D'antoni's(whatever is name is) specialty.
The Celtics should have no problem winning in NY on Friday, especially if Billups doesn't play. The Celtics may have struggled but they're still up 2-0 and found ways to win. There's no bonus points for winning pretty in the playoffs. It's simply on to the next game/round.
I agree experience counts for a lot. A talented veteran team will usually win, especially in a seven game series.
I'm not convinced Boston will have no problem winning on the road in NY, when they barely beat a one-man team at home.
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I agree experience counts for a lot. A talented veteran team will usually win, especially in a seven game series.
I'm not convinced Boston will have no problem winning on the road in NY, when they barely beat a one-man team at home.
Again...it's not about winning pretty in the playoffs. Even the lesser talented teams ratchet up the intensity. Look at how Memphis is playing the #1 seeded Spurs, for example.
How well did Carmelo play game 1 of the series? Not well at all. Granted, he almost won the game by himself in game 2 but I think the Celtics will adjust to defending him better for game 3.
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Again...it's not about winning pretty in the playoffs. Even the lesser talented teams ratchet up the intensity. Look at how Memphis is playing the #1 seeded Spurs, for example.
How well did Carmelo play game 1 of the series? Not well at all. Granted, he almost won the game by himself in game 2 but I think the Celtics will adjust to defending him better for game 3.
I'm agreeing with you about Boston winning. I think they will beat NY in this series. I disagree about them having little trouble with NY. Sure that's possible, but I think it's unlikely given how Boston has played in games 1 and 2.
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Only because I have money riding on it, I'm predicting Boston goes up 3-0 in the series, loses game 4 and closes out the series in Boston for Game 5.
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Only because I have money riding on it, I'm predicting Boston goes up 3-0 in the series, loses game 4 and closes out the series in Boston for Game 5.
lol. Man can you just send me the money instead of gambling on a bunch of prima donnas? I got private school tuition to pay. :)
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lol. Man can you just send me the money instead of gambling on a bunch of prima donnas? I got private school tuition to pay. :)
LOL.
If it makes you feel any better, I'll take my winnings from the Boston win and double up on the Lakers -5 tonight against the Hornets.
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I'm agreeing with you about Boston winning. I think they will beat NY in this series. I disagree about them having little trouble with NY. Sure that's possible, but I think it's unlikely given how Boston has played in games 1 and 2.
Little trouble, indeed. I'm picking the Celtics to close this series out on Sunday.
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Little trouble, indeed. I'm picking the Celtics to close this series out on Sunday.
Well you called that one. Not many teams can compete with Boston if Allen and Pierce shoot the way they did in game 3. Stoudamire has been an absolute dud.
Nice win by my Lakers.
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Pictures of NBA crybaby faces. Funny. :) I think the NBA has more crybabies than all other sports combined.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/1104/nba.foul.face/content.1.html
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What in the world is Memphis doing up 3-1 on SA??
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They are younger bigger more athletic and tuffer not to mention thirsty
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holy shit..kobe can still turn it on when he wants to. Didnt know he still had lift like that in him :o
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I can't stand kobe but the man has gotten it done countless times when needed he will go down as one of if not the best to ever do it
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What in the world is Memphis doing up 3-1 on SA??
Defensive matchups. The Spurs have no answer for Gasol and Randolph down low. Randolph is a rebounding machine, he averaged 12 a game on the season. Gasol is vastly improving, too. Memphis definitely put themselves on the map in the playoff series. All without top scorer Rudy Gay, too.
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How gay of rudy not to show its also a rude of gay
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Defensive matchups. The Spurs have no answer for Gasol and Randolph down low. Randolph is a rebounding machine, he averaged 12 a game on the season. Gasol is vastly improving, too. Memphis definitely put themselves on the map in the playoff series. All without top scorer Rudy Gay, too.
Gasol was sort of a throw in from LA in the Kwame for Pau trade. Turned out to be a steal for Memphis. Too bad LA couldn't have kept him.
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Kobe with the right hand jam. :)
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Kobe with the left hand jam. :)
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...atl finally closed out the magic huh.
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:)
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???
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:D
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:-*
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>:(
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Guess I should start paying attention to Memphis.
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Guess I should start paying attention to Memphis.
Its already to late >:(
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final possesion should decide this lakers game
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mavs steal game 1.
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>:(
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fuck..thats all i can say, so dissapointed with the lakers.
I have a $1000 on them to win it all, seems like a complete loss at this stage.
Good job by the Mavs
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fuck..thats all i can say, so dissapointed with the lakers.
I have a $1000 on them to win it all, seems like a complete loss at this stage.
Good job by the Mavs
I don't even know what to say. I thought it was going to be about a five game series . . . but not like this.
Pau has turned into Pau Ga-soft again. What the heck happened to him? Dude is working his way into the lane and then shooting fadeaway jumpers. ::)
Kobe can't do it by himself.
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haha
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>:(
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I don't even know what to say. I thought it was going to be about a five game series . . . but not like this.
Pau has turned into Pau Ga-soft again. What the heck happened to him? Dude is working his way into the lane and then shooting fadeaway jumpers. ::)
Kobe can't do it by himself.
What's happening with Pau? Easy. He's being forced to defend the perimeter against Nowitski instead of working down low in the post, where's he's most comfortable. Nowitski is a matchup nightmare for anybody. Seven feet tall and can hit 3's with regularity. Just a freak.
The lakers haven't had to play the Mavericks in the playoffs in quite a few years so they're not accustomed to them.
You thought the Lakers were going to win this series in 5? Laughable. Dallas is easily one of the top 3 deepest teams in the league. They didn't win 57 games for nothing. And they're not playing with Caron Butler.
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What's happening with Pau? Easy. He's being forced to defend the perimeter against Nowitski instead of working down low in the post, where's he's most comfortable. Nowitski is a matchup nightmare for anybody. Seven feet tall and can hit 3's with regularity. Just a freak.
The lakers haven't had to play the Mavericks in the playoffs in quite a few years so they're not accustomed to them.
You thought the Lakers were going to win this series in 5? Laughable. Dallas is easily one of the top 3 deepest teams in the league. They didn't win 57 games for nothing. And they're not playing with Caron Butler.
Are you kidding? LA has owned Dallas for about the last ten years. They routinely beat Dallas in Dallas, including this season.
And a deep team? Please. With Butler hurt they have one guy off the bench who can score (Terry). Peja can hit a three or two a game, which is usually the sum total of his contribution.
I'm not a big fan of Dirk. Great player, but hardly a tough player. Has disappeared in big games. Can't play defense.
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Apprarently Pau gasol is having personal issues, im sure that affecting his play.
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Are you kidding? LA has owned Dallas for about the last ten years. They routinely beat Dallas in Dallas, including this season.
And a deep team? Please. With Butler hurt they have one guy off the bench who can score (Terry). Peja can hit a three or two a game, which is usually the sum total of his contribution.
I'm not a big fan of Dirk. Great player, but hardly a tough player. Has disappeared in big games. Can't play defense.
Yet they're down 2-0 on their on home floor on the biggest stage, the playoffs. Nowitzki is owning Pau. Beach...you don't think Dallas is a deep team? The one player who has had the biggest impact is Tyson Chandler. With him, Dallas can play defense. He makes a huge difference in the game. What happened to New Orleans when he left? They went from being one of the top teams in the western conference to a team lucky to make the playoffs after they made the Okafor trade.
In my opinion, Barea, Haywood, Terry, and Peja get the job done when its their turn to produce.
I'm curious to see how the Lakers play on the road in Dallas.
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Apprarently Pau gasol is having personal issues, im sure that affecting his play.
Friggin sissy. >:(
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Yet they're down 2-0 on their on home floor on the biggest stage, the playoffs. Nowitzki is owning Pau. Beach...you don't think Dallas is a deep team? The one player who has had the biggest impact is Tyson Chandler. With him, Dallas can play defense. He makes a huge difference in the game. What happened to New Orleans when he left? They went from being one of the top teams in the western conference to a team lucky to make the playoffs after they made the Okafor trade.
In my opinion, Barea, Haywood, Terry, and Peja get the job done when its their turn to produce.
I'm curious to see how the Lakers play on the road in Dallas.
Dirk isn't playing that well. It's not like he is controlling the game. He is not locking Pau up. Pau has been playing like horse manure for about a month or longer.
No, I don't think Dallas is a deep team. They have two starters that are great players in Dirk and Kidd. Chandler is a pretty average 5.
New Orleans tanked because Chris Paul got hurt, not because Chandler left.
The Dallas bench is o.k. Not better than LA's bench IMO.
LA is probably done. I do think they can beat Dallas twice on their floor, and LA is a much better team than Dallas, but they have absolutely stunk it up in these playoffs.
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Dirk isn't playing that well. It's not like he is controlling the game. He is not locking Pau up. Pau has been playing like horse manure for about a month or longer.
No, I don't think Dallas is a deep team. They have two starters that are great players in Dirk and Kidd. Chandler is a pretty average 5.
New Orleans tanked because Chris Paul got hurt, not because Chandler left.
The Dallas bench is o.k. Not better than LA's bench IMO.
LA is probably done. I do think they can beat Dallas twice on their floor, and LA is a much better team than Dallas, but they have absolutely stunk it up in these playoffs.
I respectfully disagree. Chandler is definitely making an impact on the Mavericks. And Pau is not holding his own defending Dirk. I think Pau is trully flustered trying to guard him.
We'll see what happens on Saturday. If the Lakers fall into a 3-0 hole, your argument won't have a leg to stand on, I'm afraid. Plus, no Artest for game 3.
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I respectfully disagree. Chandler is definitely making an impact on the Mavericks. And Pau is not holding his own defending Dirk. I think Pau is trully flustered trying to guard him.
We'll see what happens on Saturday. If the Lakers fall into a 3-0 hole, your argument won't have a leg to stand on, I'm afraid. Plus, no Artest for game 3.
I agree Chandler has helped the Mavs.
Dirk has been good in games 1 and 2, but not dominant. In game 1 he was 11-22, 5-5 FT, for 28 points. In game 2 he was 9 -16, 4-5 FTS, for 24 points. Good numbers, but not something that shows he is dominating Pau or the Lakers.
What argument are you talking about? I said I think the Lakers are done. They're certainly capable of winning two in a row in Dallas, and they're a better team, but I'm not convinced it will happen. They look like crap.
Not really concerned about Artest. He didn't do much in games 1 or 2. I actually think Barnes or Walton will just as well given how soft the Mavs are.
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I agree Chandler has helped the Mavs.
Dirk has been good in games 1 and 2, but not dominant. In game 1 he was 11-22, 5-5 FT, for 28 points. In game 2 he was 9 -16, 4-5 FTS, for 24 points. Good numbers, but not something that shows he is dominating Pau or the Lakers.
What argument are you talking about? I said I think the Lakers are done. They're certainly capable of winning two in a row in Dallas, and they're a better team, but I'm not convinced it will happen. They look like crap.
Not really concerned about Artest. He didn't do much in games 1 or 2. I actually think Barnes or Walton will just as well given how soft the Mavs are.
They Lakers will miss Artest's defense and hustle, I think. Other than Barnes and Blake in small spurts, the Lakers don't really have any remaining dirty work players. I don't think Walton has even played one minute in this series.
I must have misread your last post. You think the lakers are done, huh? Even if they steal a game in Dallas, they're definitely not done at all. Even if they fall down 3-1 going back to LA, they still have a shot to make this a 7 game series, IMO.
Do you think we're seeing Kobe Bryant start to really slow down before our very eyes? He's only 32 years old but he's been in the league since he was 18. Is that 15 seasons? Wow.
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They Lakers will miss Artest's defense and hustle, I think. Other than Barnes and Blake in small spurts, the Lakers don't really have any remaining dirty work players. I don't think Walton has even played one minute in this series.
I must have misread your last post. You think the lakers are done, huh? Even if they steal a game in Dallas, they're definitely not done at all. Even if they fall down 3-1 going back to LA, they still have a shot to make this a 7 game series, IMO.
Do you think we're seeing Kobe Bryant start to really slow down before our very eyes? He's only 32 years old but he's been in the league since he was 18. Is that 15 seasons? Wow.
Not sure they will miss Artest. He was arguably the MVP in round 1. Has disappeared in this series. The Lakers don't really need him to beat Dallas. Artest is more important against OKC to guard Durant, or Boston to guard Pierce, or Miami to guard LeBron. Without Butler, Dallas doesn't really have a 3 that needs to be locked up on D.
Luke is out of the rotation, but I bet he plays big minutes today.
I do think the Lakers are probably done. :-\ Will actually give me a lot more free time, because I'm not going to watch the rest of the playoffs (or most games anyway).
If LA wins game 3, then we got a series, but given how they have played the last two games, I don't have much confidence in them. They do have a very good history in Dallas though.
I thought Kobe was slowing down this season, but he stepped it up after the All Star break and has been very good in the playoffs. He really is a throwback. Didn't miss a game again this season. I will miss him when he is done playing. (no homo)
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Fat Lady is singing. This series in the refrigerator. The door is closed, the lights are out, the eggs are cooling, the butter's getting hard, and jelllooooo's jiggling. :'(
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What a day, had a record day at my business, then i hear this shit with the lakers..fuck it, as long as my business is good kobe can go fuck himself.
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What a day, had a record day at my business, then i hear this shit with the lakers..fuck it, as long as my business is good kobe can go fuck himself.
;D
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Fat Lady is singing. This series in the refrigerator. The door is closed, the lights are out, the eggs are cooling, the butter's getting hard, and jelllooooo's jiggling. :'(
Do you think the Lakers have a shot of winning game 4 today? I just can't envision the Lakers getting swept, can you? Crazy to think that Phil Jackson's legendary coaching career could end today. He's never been swept before, either.
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how about rondo coming back from a dislocated elbow that took guts unlike tiger woods pulling out of a golf, golf, really, really because he feels a case of the sniffles coming on.
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mavs are running l.a. out of the gym.
this is pathetic
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wow embarrassing
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andrew bynum - certified punk
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andrew bynum - certified punk
when he's not hurt
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andrew bynum - certified punk
Karma's a bitch. Don't expect Bynum to play more than 50 games next year due to injury, yet again.
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the mavs deserve credit for resisting the temptation to do something stupid.
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wow a no heart performance by the lakers ::)
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i just lost a $1000 today, i wish i donated it to japan tsunami appeal instead.
Sweep, fucking Sweep, Beach bum, come here and talk to me to make me feel better.
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i just lost a $1000 today, i wish i donated it to japan tsunami appeal instead.
Sweep, fucking Sweep, Beach bum, come here and talk to me to make me feel better.
shitty deal bro
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shitty deal bro
Im rich so its ok.
but sucks to see the lakers play so classless and get swept.
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Im rich so its ok.
but sucks to see the lakers play so classless and get swept.
You better be buckets rich if you're pissing away $ like that in this kind of economy!
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Im rich so its ok.
but sucks to see the lakers play so classless and get swept.
its never ok lol
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kobe bryant now officially out of the michael jordan argument
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kobe bryant now officially out of the michael jordan argument
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There's only one Michael Jordan. Never thought Kobe should even be in the same conversation as Jordan to begin with.
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kobe bryant now officially out of the michael jordan argument
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So this is what if feels like to be a Dallas Mavericks or Miami Heat fan in May and June. Weird. So much free time on my hands. :)
I say the Lakers trade Bynum for Chris Paul straight up. Get Ariza back. Wait for Howard to become a FA next year. Phil returns. Another championship run. . . . And then I woke up. :)
Seriously, I hope they trade Bynum. Bush league flagrant foul.
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hey if you're going to put him on a pedestal for winning a title after getting lots of help, he should be knocked off that pedestal for getting swept by a team they were supposed to beat
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hey if you're going to put him on a pedestal for winning a title after getting lots of help, he should be knocked off that pedestal for getting swept by a team they were supposed to beat
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Whatever you say Earl. ::)
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So this is what if feels like to be a Dallas Mavericks or Miami Heat fan in May and June. Weird. So much free time on my hands. :)
I say the Lakers trade Bynum for Chris Paul straight up. Get Ariza back. Wait for Howard to become a FA next year. Phil returns. Another championship run. . . . And then I woke up. :)
Seriously, I hope they trade Bynum. Bush league flagrant foul.
The ultimate wet dream would be the Lakers getting Dwight Howard in 2012. If anyone can make it happen, Mitch can.
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The ultimate wet dream would be the Lakers getting Dwight Howard in 2012. If anyone can make it happen, Mitch can.
Only way they get him next season is if Howard pulls a Carmelo and refuses to sign an extension. Howard for Bynum would then be a realistic possibility. Other than that, they gotta wait till he's a FA in 2012.
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Only way they get him next season is if Howard pulls a Carmelo and refuses to sign an extension. Howard for Bynum would then be a realistic possibility. Other than that, they gotta wait till he's a FA in 2012.
No way he re-signs with the Magic. he definitely wants to test the market but he's quoted as saying that he would love to play with Kobe. Howard for Bynum straight up? Throw in Odom or Artest and then the trade happens. I think Orlando wants to get something in return rather than nothing if he leaves as a free agent.
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No way he re-signs with the Magic. he definitely wants to test the market but he's quoted as saying that he would love to play with Kobe. Howard for Bynum straight up? Throw in Odom or Artest and then the trade happens. I think Orlando wants to get something in return rather than nothing if he leaves as a free agent.
Bynum is probably the best Orlando can do. I don't see another team willing to trade a quality big man for Howard, that has as much potential as Bynum.
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Bynum is probably the best Orlando can do. I don't see another team willing to trade a quality big man for Howard, that has as much potential as Bynum.
Great potential but very injury prone. Not to mention immature.
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You all are being way to kind bynum is a fucking mess waiting to happen
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Great potential but very injury prone. Not to mention immature.
Definitely injury prone and immature. Still, can you think of another comparable big that could be traded for Howard?
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Definitely injury prone and immature. Still, can you think of another comparable big that could be traded for Howard?
Nope, I can't. True centers are almost a thing of the past in today's NBA.
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Nope, I can't. True centers are almost a thing of the past in today's NBA.
True.
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Oh what happened to the ewings and parishs
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Oh what happened to the ewings and parishs
Guys that size nowadays in the NBA are playing small foward and chucking three pointers.
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I'll be rooting for the Bulls. Don't like LeBron.
Didn't realize Chicago took all three from Miami this year.
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not saying i'm a lebron fan, but why does everyvody hate him all of a sudden?
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not saying i'm a lebron fan, but why does everyvody hate him all of a sudden?
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cause hes a sell out
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how so? for leaving cleveland?
thousands leave cleveland every year for a better job opportunity, or even better weather
is lebron really any different than the average clevelander?
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not saying i'm a lebron fan, but why does everyvody hate him all of a sudden?
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I don't hate LeBron. I just don't like him. He lost me with the way he handled his departure from Cleveland. I could care less that he left. He should have done it with a whole lot more class. He thinks way too highly of himself.
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O.k., so I cheated and watched the Bulls v. Heat. Very impressive performance by Chicago. Very good defensive team.
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how do you not think highly of yourself when people have been kissing your ass since the time you picked up a basketball?
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O.k., so I cheated and watched the Bulls v. Heat. Very impressive performance by Chicago. Very good defensive team.
yes Chicago very much deserves to be were they are at and if under estimated by the heat this will be a quick series for the good guys
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how do you not think highly of yourself when people have been kissing your ass since the time you picked up a basketball?
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You never forget where you came from, mature, act with class, treat people with respect, surround yourself with smart people, get good advice.
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It's obvious that outside of basketball, Lebron is dumb as a rock.
And to have a live telecast titled, 'The Decision'???(and no, I didn't tune in) Like he's some pariah and to assume that everyone gives a shit? "I've decided to take my talents to South Beach'. Still one of the dumbest sounding sports quotes of all time.
Dude...get a grip...you make millions putting a rubber ball through an iron rim.
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You never forget where you came from, mature, act with class, treat people with respect, surround yourself with smart people, get good advice.
he came from the projects, what laws has he broken? he might be a douche but is he anymore of a douche than the rest of them?
was he on trial for rape? did he get a legendary coach fired? is he a bad teammate that gets his hall of fame running mate traded?
you have a lot of nerve talking shit about lebron and big ben when kobe has been proven to be a bigger piece of shit than both combined
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It's obvious that outside of basketball, Lebron is dumb as a rock.
And to have a live telecast titled, 'The Decision'???(and no, I didn't tune in) Like he's some pariah and to assume that everyone gives a shit? "I've decided to take my talents to South Beach'. Still one of the dumbest sounding sports quotes of all time.
Dude...get a grip...you make millions putting a rubber ball through an iron rim.
Tell me about it.
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he came from the projects, what laws has he broken? he might be a douche but is he anymore of a douche than the rest of them?
was he on trial for rape? did he get a legendary coach fired? is he a bad teammate that gets his hall of fame running mate traded?
you have a lot of nerve talking shit about lebron and big ben when kobe has been proven to be a bigger piece of shit than both combined
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??? What the heck you talking about?? I thought this was about why people don't like LeBron? ::)
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Not suprised okc made it this far. I dont think theyre polished enough to defeat the mavs though. Especially if westbrook is going to literally throw the ball to the other team like he did the yesterday. The mavs are a top 5 defensive team.
also, rofl at the bulls blowing out the heat.
Lebron may be able to buy out the bar for a 100k, u cant buy a win though ;)
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Not suprised okc made it this far. I dont think theyre polished enough to defeat the mavs though. Especially if westbrook is going to literally throw the ball to the other team like he did the yesterday. The mavs are a top 5 defensive team.
also, rofl at the bulls blowing out the heat.
Lebron may be able to buy out the bar for a 100k, u cant buy a win though ;)
I think OKC can definitely beat Dallas. Dallas doesn't play great defense. OKC can run and score. Can defend when they need to. I am still not a believer in the Mavs.
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Lets get some conf finals predictions then.
mavs in 5
bulls in 7
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Bulls in 6. Too much Chicago defense and too much of an offensive rebounding advantage. Boozer and Noah are going to kill Miami down low.
Mavs in 6. Shawn Marion has his hands full with Durant but that matchup will be fun to watch. Jason Kidd doesn't stand a chance guarding Westbrook's drives to the basket. He'll need serious help.
I think the OKC/MAVS series is going to be more tightly contested than Bulls/Heat.
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I don't have any predictions, other than my belief that the winner of the East will probably win the title.
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I don't have any predictions
oh come the freak on.
COMMIT TO SOMETHING!!!!!
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oh come the freak on.
COMMIT TO SOMETHING!!!!!
lol. Why the yelling dude? I said I think the East will probably win the title.
I don't usually make firm predictions (or bet) on things outside of my control. I would have never predicted Memphis beating SA, or Dallas beating or sweeping LA.
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Lol whats so hard about making an honest prediction though
affraid to be on the wrong side of some bragging rights? :o
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Lol whats so hard about making an honest prediction though
affraid to be on the wrong side of some bragging rights? :o
Nothing hard about it. I just don't. At least not firm ones. You'll have to talk to people like Guts or Quick about that. They actually bet money on those boys. :)
And yeah, you got me. I'm really worried about "bragging rights" on a message board. :)
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Nothing hard about it. I just don't. At least not firm ones. You'll have to talk to people like Guts or Quick about that. They actually bet money those boys. :)
And yeah, you got me. I'm really worried about "bragging rights" on a message board. :)
dont get sensitive on me.
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dont get sensitive on me.
What? lol
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My post up there was light hearted...you took it wayyy too seriously. :-\
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My post up there was light hearted...you took it wayyy too seriously. :-\
Dude. At no point in this thread have I been remotely "serious." This is only the internet. I'm too much of a goofball to take most things seriously.
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Which Dallas team will show up tonight? Will they be rusty after the long layoff or chomping at the bit and kick some OKC ass?
Fatigue I don't think will play a factor for an OKC team with an average age of 25 years old. Kidd is going to need some serious help down low once Westbrook blows right by him to the basket.
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on the flip side, which thunder team will show up tonight?
Will russel westbrook take 35 shots and try to be superman? or will he manage the game and get the ball to durant in big spots. And will kd grow a set and demand the ball in big spots? We will see.
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on the flip side, which thunder team will show up tonight?
Will russel westbrook take 35 shots and try to be superman? or will he manage the game and get the ball to durant in big spots. And will kd grow a set and demand the ball in big spots? We will see.
Westbrook obviously has a scorer's mentality. Score first, pass second. And with Kidd and possibly barrera guarding him, can you blame him? Keving Durant is slowly maturing but he needs to be a more vocal leader out on the floor. He has disappeared in some of the playoff games. Maybe he's just too nice a guy?
Either way, enough of the fucking backpack he's wearing at his post game conferences. You're not in school anymore, Kevin. This is a MAN's game you're playing and you're supposed to be carrying yourself like a professional. And don't get me started on Westbrook's white rimmed fashion eye wear. ::) What sword-swallowing fashion consultant is dressing these guys?
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durant has his own little fashion thing. I dont mind the backpack. He's not a punk on the court or anything.
westbrook is a fucking punk if i ever saw one though. Always trying to start little shit. Dumb staredowns. The kid is very immature out there.
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durant has his own little fashion thing. I dont mind the backpack. He's not a punk on the court or anything.
westbrook is a fucking punk if i ever saw one though. Always trying to start little shit. Dumb staredowns. The kid is very immature out there.
The backback is fucking stupid, dude.
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The backback is fucking stupid, dude.
Lol, ive come to the conclusion that he wears it because
A. its his "style"
B. or because hes so goddamn frail that it makes him look more imposing.
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Refs trying to make up for giving D-Whistle the Michael Jordan treatment in 2006? They must have blown the whistle every time Dirk touched the ball.
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really, thats all you took away from last night?
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really, thats all you took away from last night?
Didn't say that was all I took away from last night.
Some other thoughts: Dirk couldn't defend my mother. The Dallas D still sucks. Durant will score at will. Dallas got nearly 50 from Dirk, with some of the most favorable officiating in NBA history, and was still in a tight game.
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Dallas completely controlled the game in the 2nd half. By the 4th quarter the outcome wasnt in question. I think the closest they got was 8, until terry started raining 3's.
Youre talking out of your ass with the officiating and about the mavs defense. Statistically, theyre right there at the top in terms of points allowed in the playoffs.
You just sound like a dallas hater now. Dirk gets reputaiton calls. All stars do. I've never once seen you complain when kobe gets his.
"HEYYYYYYYYYY!!!!"
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Didn't say that was all I took away from last night.
Some other thoughts: Dirk couldn't defend my mother. The Dallas D still sucks. Durant will score at will. Dallas got nearly 50 from Dirk, with some of the most favorable officiating in NBA history, and was still in a tight game.
Dirk isn't paid $17,000,000+ a year to play defense like Bruce Bowen. That being said, Dirk cannot be defended. As a legit seven footer who shoots 3's, who can block his shot? Especially when he can hit those off-balance jumpers. He's also playing with his back to basket more when the ball is passed to him which makes him even more dangerous instead of just spotting up.
Beach, say what you will but this might be Dallas' year to win it all. They kicked the Lakers ass and made a statement. They have too many veterans with much more playoff experience than the Thunder.
Chicago and the Mavericks in the NBA Finals.
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Really, to anyone who says the refs gave dallas the game.
A. Youre just mad.
B. You have no idea what youre talking about.
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Dallas completely controlled the game in the 2nd half. By the 4th quarter the outcome wasnt in question. I think the closest they got was 8, until terry started raining 3's.
Youre talking out of your ass with the officiating and about the mavs defense. Statistically, theyre right there at the top in terms of points allowed in the playoffs.
You just sound like a dallas hater now. Dirk gets reputaiton calls. All stars do. I've never once seen you complain when kobe gets his.
"HEYYYYYYYYYY!!!!"
What does Kobe Bryant have to do with last night's game? ::)
Did you even watch the game? ::) The game was in single digits in the fourth quarter. OKC won the first the fourth quarters. The game was not put away till late in the fourth.
You don't know what the heck you're talking about. As usual. :)
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Dirk isn't paid $17,000,000+ a year to play defense like Bruce Bowen. That being said, Dirk cannot be defended. As a legit seven footer who shoots 3's, who can block his shot? Especially when he can hit those off-balance jumpers. He's also playing with his back to basket more when the ball is passed to him which makes him even more dangerous instead of just spotting up.
Beach, say what you will but this might be Dallas' year to win it all. They kicked the Lakers ass and made a statement. They have too many veterans with much more playoff experience than the Thunder.
Chicago and the Mavericks in the NBA Finals.
Dirk doesn't have to play defense like Bowan. He just needs to play decent D. He can't even do that.
I agree he's very difficult to defend, but scoring nearly 50 points? Should never happen. He did play a great game though.
They'll have to make a believer out of me. I like Dirk and Kidd, so would be nice to see them win a ring, especially with Kidd coming full circle with Dallas. (I remember when they called Kidd "ayson," because he has no "J." :)) But I'm not there yet.
A perimeter team that doesn't defend well will have trouble winning a championship. It would take about six or seven games where they hit about 20 three pointers like they did against LA in game 4. I doubt that happens.
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What does Kobe Bryant have to do with last night's game? ::)
Did you even watch the game? ::) The game was in single digits in the fourth quarter. OKC won the first the fourth quarters. The game was not put away till late in the fourth.
You don't know what the heck you're talking about. As usual. :)
You want to bitch about dirk getting calls. You have absolutely nothing to say when kobe gets the same treatment. Its called a double standard. And it relates to last nights game because you and me are discussing it.
And now we're not.
Just sit this one out, ok champ? :)
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You want to bitch about dirk getting calls. You have absolutely nothing to say when kobe gets the same treatment. Its called a double standard. And it relates to last nights game because you and me are discussing it.
And now we're not.
Just sit this one out, ok champ? :)
Bwahahahaha! Dude you have Earl-like knowledge of the NBA. But you keep trying. :)
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And here come the attacks. Youre very predictable.
And the FT stats from last nights game....drum roll..
DAL 36
OKC 43
Preferential treatment guys! LOL!!
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And here come the attacks. Youre very predictable.
And the FT stats from last nights game....drum roll..
DAL 36
OKC 43
Preferential treatment guys! LOL!!
Well that's an improvement. You actually looked at statistics instead of pulling something out of your rear end. Bravo. :)
Dirk shot 24 FTs. He was fouled nearly every time he made a move to the basket. Anyone who has watched the NBA for a while could see the refs would going to put him on the line whenever he wanted.
Durant shot 19 FTs, which means they were calling a tight game. But 24 FTs by someone like Dirk is ridiculous.
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dirk shot a handfull of FT's from defense three second fouls and garbage time fouls.
if you watched the game you'd know this.
he didnt get 24 FT's from backing down ibaka and collison.
but hey, if you want to think he got preferential treatment be my guest.
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dirk shot a handfull of FT's from defense three second fouls and garbage time fouls.
if you watched the game you'd know this.
he didnt get 24 FT's from backing down ibaka and collison.
but hey, if you want to think he got preferential treatment be my guest.
Dirk got a plethora of touch fouls. If you watched and understood the game, you'd know this.
The officiating was absurd. They need to let those boys play. Nobody wants to see the game decided by a parade of free throws.
If you look at his free throw production in these playoffs, it's pretty clear that he doesn't get to the line that much. Here are his attempts/makes:
vs. LA
2-2
4-4
4-5
5-5
vs. Portland
13-13
15-17
4-7
4-4
9-11
11-11
What this shows is he can get to the line, but he doesn't shoot 20+ free throws in a game.
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Did you just completely ignore what i said? He didnt get 24 FT attempts from strictly backing guys down. There were a handful, at least five FT attempts from technica fouls and garbage time fouls.
He had 19 FT attempts from personal fouls.
for good measure, here are some of his past FT stats from previous playoff series where there were at least 15+ attempts
18 FTA against SAS in 01.
16 FTA against MIN in 02.
17 FTA against SAS in 03.
24 FTA against SAS in 06.
15 FTA against SAS in 06.
16 FTA against SAS in 06.
18 FTA against PHO in 06.
15 FTA against GS in 07.
15 FTA against NO in 08.
15 FTA against DEN in 09.
17 FTA against DEN in 09.
17 FTA against POR this year
What else would you like?
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Did you just completely ignore what i said? He didnt get 24 FT attempts from strictly backing guys down. There were a handful, at least five FT attempts from technica fouls and garbage time fouls.
He had 19 FT attempts from personal fouls.
for good measure, here are some of his past FT stats from previous playoff series where there were at least 15+ attempts
18 FTA against SAS in 01.
16 FTA against MIN in 02.
17 FTA against SAS in 03.
24 FTA against SAS in 06.
15 FTA against SAS in 06.
16 FTA against SAS in 06.
18 FTA against PHO in 06.
15 FTA against GS in 07.
15 FTA against NO in 08.
15 FTA against DEN in 09.
17 FTA against DEN in 09.
17 FTA against POR this year
What else would you like?
This proves my point. The last time he shot more than 20 FTs in a game was five years ago. ::) His 24 FTs is an anomaly. That's not his game. He's not Kevin Durant, who always gets to the line. A better barometer is what I gave you: his FTs in these playoffs.
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Also, he shot 16 FTs in the entire 4-game series vs. LA.
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This proves my point. The last time he shot more than 20 FTs in a game was five years ago. ::) His 24 FTs is an anomaly. That's not his game. He's not Kevin Durant, who always gets to the line. A better barometer is what I gave you: his FTs in these playoffs.
dude...youre playing semantics and are ignoring points to fit your argument.
A. He did not shoot all 24 FT from being fouled on a contested play. He shot 5 FT from technical fouls and garbage time fouls, I.E. to stop the clock. Do you understand there difference?
B. Why are you using 20 FTA as a barometer? So what if he had 20+ attempts 5 years ago. He had 17 FTA this year alone against portland. Youre overstating a few FT attempts to fit your argument. 20,17,19,16 - its a lot of freethrow attempts period. And thats why i spoonfed you those stats. But it went right over your head.
You should know if youve been paying attention, dirk is a more diverse player than he used to be. He had 4 dunks last night. Dont give me this crap about since hes not a slasher he shouldnt get to the line. Hes a top 5 player in the league. Teams are fixated on him. Hes going to see free throw attempts.
You have a clear bias against dallas. For what i dont know nor care.
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Also, he shot 16 FTs in the entire 4-game series vs. LA.
THIS, is an anomaly.
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dude...youre playing semantics and are ignoring points to fit your argument.
A. He did not shoot all 24 FT from being fouled on a contested play. He shot 5 FT from technical fouls and garbage time fouls, I.E. to stop the clock. Do you understand there difference?
B. Why are you using 20 FTA as a barometer? So what if he had 20+ attempts 5 years ago. He had 17 FTA this year alone against portland. Youre overstating a few FT attempts to fit your argument. 20,17,19,16 - its a lot of freethrow attempts period. And thats why i spoonfed you those stats. But it went right over your head.
You should know if youve been paying attention, dirk is a more diverse player than he used to be. He had 4 dunks last night. Dont give me this crap about since hes not a slasher he shouldnt get to the line. Hes a top 5 player in the league. Teams are fixated on him. Hes going to see free throw attempts.
You have a clear bias against dallas. For what i dont know nor care.
Who cares if he shot 3 technical free throws? And who cares about "garbage time" free throws? The fact is he was fouled nearly every time he went to the hole, for the entire game.
You posted stats from a handful of games going back ten years. lol. Are you freakin kidding me? Dirk averages 6.5 free throw attempts per game for his career. He averaged 6.1 attempts this past season. That's the measuring stick, along with his performance in these playoffs.
You're giving me free throw attempts from a game in 2001?? ::)
Dirk is still Dirk. He has always been one of the best scorers in the league. That hasn't changed.
His 24 FTs (without a miss) were more than anyone in NBA history. Any knowledgeable sports fan, who follows the NBA, can see that what happened yesterday, was far above the norm.
I will try and help educate you, but you have to be willing to learn. :)
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Who cares if he shot 3 technical free throws? And who cares about "garbage time" free throws? The fact is he was fouled nearly every time he went to the hole, for the entire game.
You posted stats from a handful of games going back ten years. lol. Are you freakin kidding me? Dirk averages 6.5 free throw attempts per game for his career. He averaged 6.1 attempts this past season. That's the measuring stick, along with his performance in these playoffs.
You're giving me free throw attempts from a game in 2001?? ::)
Dirk is still Dirk. He has always been one of the best scorers in the league. That hasn't changed.
His 24 FTs (without a miss) were more than anyone in NBA history. Any knowledgeable sports fan, who follows the NBA, can see that what happened yesterday, was far above the norm.
I will try and help educate you, but you have to be willing to learn. :)
Your argument is nothing but conjecture.
He did not get a call every time he touched the ball. Jesus christ. ::)
Arguing with you is like arguing with a 7 yea old kid with his fingers in his ear screaming "NA NA NA CANT HEAR YOU".
Yes, I gave you stats from ten years ago because you seem to think hes never gotten to the line in high volume. Those were instances, and quite a few where he shot a high number of FT. I'll ask you again. WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT?
Dirk averages 6 FTA per game during his career. Cool stat man. Your is point that he is not kevin durant, thats not dirk's game, he does not get to the stripe often right.??
Kevin durant gets to the line 8 times a game in his career. HOLY SHIT RIGHT?? A GRAND TOTAL OF TWO MORE ATTEMPTS PER GAME THAN DIRK.
Let this be the last time I have to utter these words. Dirk does not rely on being a set shooter. Or shooting fade-aways. He actually takes the ball to the cup. He is a top 5 player in the league, teams gameplan soley on him. He will get to the line often.
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I will try and help educate you, but you have to be willing to learn. :)
LOL. Bless your heart.
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Your argument is nothing but conjecture.
He did not get a call every time he touched the ball. Jesus christ. ::)
Arguing with you is like arguing with a 7 yea old kid with his fingers in his ear screaming "NA NA NA CANT HEAR YOU".
Yes, I gave you stats from ten years ago because you seem to think hes never gotten to the line in high volume. Those were instances, and quite a few where he shot a high number of FT. I'll ask you again. WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT?
Dirk averages 6 FTA per game during his career. Cool stat man. Your is point that he is not kevin durant, thats not dirk's game, he does not get to the stripe often right.??
Kevin durant gets to the line 8 times a game in his career. HOLY SHIT RIGHT?? A GRAND TOTAL OF TWO MORE ATTEMPTS PER GAME THAN DIRK.
Let this be the last time I have to utter these words. Dirk does not rely on being a set shooter. Or shooting fade-aways. He actually takes the ball to the cup. He is a top 5 player in the league, teams gameplan soley on him. He will get to the line often.
What I've said is based on the numbers. The numbers I provided are reliable. Yours are ridiculously irrelevant. You don't determine a trend by looking at a handful of games from years past, including one game from ten years ago. You determine a trend by looking at series, season, and career averages. I understand you don't want to look at it objectively, for whatever reason, but that's the way a sound analysis is done when you're looking at sports performances.
You're not making sense. No one is saying Dirk isn't a great offensive player. The issue is how he scores. He is primarily a perimeter player. His game does not center around getting to the line. He's not a banger. He's not a particularly tough player. The fact a perimeter player shoots 24 FTs, when his career average is about 6 attempts per game, would tell a reasonable person that 24 FTs is simply crazy.
But this horse is about dead. :)
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What I've said is based on the numbers.
Yeah?
The fact is he was fouled nearly every time he went to the hole, for the entire game.
LOL!!!
again, conjecture.
The numbers I provided are reliable. Yours are ridiculously irrelevant. You don't determine a trend by looking at a handful of games from years past, including one game from ten years ago. You determine a trend by looking at series, season, and career averages.
I gave you those stats as an example of when dirk shot a high volume of FT since you seem to think it was an anomaly and never done before.
Those were ONLY 15+ attempts and ONLY during the playoffs. I can list the regular season ones till kingdom come if you want. Although that would mean digger yourself a deeper hole than the on you're already in.
I understand you don't want to look at it objectively, for whatever reason, but that's the way a sound analysis is done when you're looking at sports performances.
Rofl. Resorting to innuendo now? Cut the shit.
I got your "objectivity" and "sound analysis" right here.
The fact is he was fouled nearly every time he went to the hole, for the entire game.
But nice try.
You're not making sense. No one is saying Dirk isn't a great offensive player. The issue is how he scores. He is primarily a perimeter player. His game does not center around getting to the line. He's not a banger. He's not a particularly tough player. The fact a perimeter player shoots 24 FTs, when his career average is about 6 attempts per game, would tell a reasonable person that 24 FTs is simply crazy.
He's a top 5 player and former MVP. Hes gonna see double teams, triple teams. There's going to be a lot of activity where ever he is on the court. Especially during the postseason, and in turn, a lot of fouling.
But this horse is about dead. :)
Hardly. I got all night to bury you.
I expect a few grumpy old man quips about spots knowledge and a few smiley faces to follow.
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It's not a series till the home team loses. We got a series. Two-and-a-half man team does it again.
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The Heat won because of Udonis Haslem. He was playing on full adrenaline last night because I still don't think he has his legs under him yet. With Haslem, the Heat have far more balance as a complete team.
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The Heat won because of Udonis Haslem. He was playing on full adrenaline last night because I still don't think he has his legs under him yet. With Haslem, the Heat have far more balance as a complete team.
I think it was a combination of Haslem and LeBron locking up Rose.
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the bulls looked uninterested by the 4th quarter. Intensity was down.
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Stern must have sent a memo to the officiating crew for game 2. :)
Will be interested to see how Westbrook responds after riding the pine for the entire fourth quarter.
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okc's bench went off. Harden went off.
the game swung emotionally in the 2nd half. Okc was more confident and wanted it more.
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Watched the second part of the fourth quarter yesterday. Brooks should be fired. Dirk was great, but Dallas only has two guys who can score and one who can carry them offensively, yet Brooks had Nick Collison guarding Dirk straight up. No double team. Re-dang-diculous. Take the ball out of Dirk's hands and make Jason Terry beat you.
Dallas doubled Durant, took the ball out of his hands, and let Westbrook jack up wild shots. Pathetic performance by OKC. They had no clue how to run their offense (whatever it is) in the fourth quarter.
Durant was horrible in the fourth. His three ball with three seconds left in regulation, from about three feet behind the arc was one of the worst decisions I've seen from a superstar player. He has a lot of growing up to do.
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I'm starting to think Up might have been right about Dallas. I'm still not a believer, but their playoff run has been pretty impressive so far.
Other than Chicago in game 1 against Miami, I have not seen a team that really looks like a championship caliber team. None of them have blown me away.
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get used to miami winning
all of you should've saw this coming the moment lebron made the decision, your wishful thinking clouded your judgment
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I hate to admit this but I'm thinking Miami is going to run Dallas out of the building with their athleticism and defense. Boy, was I wrong about Miami against Chicago. Obviously one game in a best of 7 series means DICK.
Anyone think Lebron will guard Dirk in this series? If so, that will be fun to watch. Or maybe Bosh with his wingspan? I absolutely hate the NBA finals series format of 2-3-2. Anyone agree? it definitely adds a twist to the Finals but otherwise I'd rather they keep the 2-2-1-1-1 format.
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I hate to admit this but I'm thinking Miami is going to run Dallas out of the building with their athleticism and defense. Boy, was I wrong about Miami against Chicago. Obviously one game in a best of 7 series means DICK.
Anyone think Lebron will guard Dirk in this series? If so, that will be fun to watch. Or maybe Bosh with his wingspan? I absolutely hate the NBA finals series format of 2-3-2. Anyone agree? it definitely adds a twist to the Finals but otherwise I'd rather they keep the 2-2-1-1-1 format.
I think Miami should win, but neither one of these teams is great. They both won in five, but they were very close games.
I suspect Bosh will start off on Dirk. LeBron can't guard him. He did shut down Rose, but no way he controls Dirk without help.
I don't have strong feelings about the format. Don't really care much.
The NBA sorta owes Dallas after that 2006 fiasco. :)
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Should be an epic finals.
Dallas's guards j.j, terry and kidd should have their way with miami's frontocurt like they did against the lakers.
Dallas has no one that can guard wade or lebron. They do have bodies they can throw at them though.
Good luck guarding dirk.
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Kidd can guard Wade. Marion will do o.k. with LeBron. I think the biggest matchup problem is Dirk.
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Very interested to see how LeBron does guarding Dirk.
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Very interested to see how LeBron does guarding Dirk.
not very well
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not very well
I don't think he can guard Dirk straight up, but I guess we'll find out soon enough.
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I don't think he can guard Dirk straight up, but I guess we'll find out soon enough.
i dont see him playing dirk anything but soft man he will need to stay outta foul trouble
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i dont see him playing dirk anything but soft man he will need to stay outta foul trouble
I think he's only going to guard him in the fourth quarter, similar to the way they handled Rose.
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Good performance by the Heat, especially Prince James. They beat Dallas at their own game: the long ball.
Not exactly blown away. Wouldn't surprise me if Dallas won game 2.
Is it football season yet?
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still trying to convince yourself this is surprising :D
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still trying to convince yourself this is surprising :D
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::) I've been saying all season that Dallas will have to make a believer out of me. Still feel that way. I think it's Miami's series to lose.
Didn't see James guard Dirk, like many were predicting.
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Great win by Dallas. It was pretty funny to see Miami fall apart after the celebration, chest bumping, grandstanding, etc. that was going on in the first part of the fourth quarter.
We got us a series.
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dallas needed a miracle to pull it out
this series is over
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DIRK 3 FT
MARION 2
JESUS
WADE 12
IF CALL FOUL ON HEAT 15 POINT BLOWOUT BY MAVZ
http://msn.foxsports.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=2011060214
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dallas needed a miracle to pull it out
this series is over
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Actually, the series is tied 1-1.
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Actually, the series is tied 1-1.
Earl is a prime example of what is wrong with Miami. Just expecting it to happen. No doubt Miami has more talent, but thinking they can just rest on that and cruise to a title might bite them in the ass.
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Legendary comeback by the mavs. Terrible game management by the heat. Chest bumps, fade-away 3's..fail.
(http://i.imgur.com/HuR88.gif)
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Legendary comeback by the mavs. Terrible game management by the heat. Chest bumps, fade-away 3's..fail.
(http://i.imgur.com/HuR88.gif)
(http://i.min.us/ictejA.png)
That's pretty funny. :)
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Earl is a prime example of what is wrong with Miami. Just expecting it to happen. No doubt Miami has more talent, but thinking they can just rest on that and cruise to a title might bite them in the ass.
more wishful thinking, believing they think the title will just be handed to them
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Was cracking up at this. :)
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Someone should send Carl Spackler over to Buster's Poser's house so he can cut the ligament in his hamstring. That way when the he goes to hit the ball, he'll never be able to catch up and push everything foul to the right. He'll get so frustrated he'll have to quit the game.
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more wishful thinking, believing they think the title will just be handed to them
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Then what would you call prancing and posing with a 15pt lead in the 4th quarter? I call it premature CELEBRATION and expecting to win the game instead of finishing it.
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Then what would you call prancing and posing with a 15pt lead in the 4th quarter? I call it premature CELEBRATION and expecting to win the game instead of finishing it.
it won't happen again
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The Dallas D stinks.
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miami's defense is making it very hard for anyone not named dirk to score. He needs help.
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miami's defense is making it very hard for anyone not named dirk to score. He needs help.
you expected otherwise?
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it won't happen again
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Well guess what?
It did.
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Well guess what?
It did.
lebron won't score only 8 points again
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mavs got this on lock down...lebron has no xfactor when it comes to stepping up in big moments...mavs in 6 like i called 2 weeks ago
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mavs got this on lock down...lebron has no xfactor when it comes to stepping up in big moments...mavs in 6 like i called 2 weeks ago
Don't be a prisoner of the moment. Dallas still needs to win 1 in miami.
Dallas played a great offensive game tonight though. This series has been great.
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Don't be a prisoner of the moment. Dallas still needs to win 1 in miami.
Dallas played a great offensive game tonight though. This series has been great.
im no prisoner of any moment...i called dallas in 6 b for series started and it will come to fruition
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perimeter shooting is huge in this series. It is like the heat still think this is boston and chicago.....this is dallas they will make the shots.
Great perimeter shooting in the NBA is like having a defense in the NFL that can blitz, pressure and even get a pick 6 for a TD in the NFL. You can be peyton manning but anytime that defense can turn things around and turn the tide.
it's the same with great perimeter shooting...these guys get hot and nobody is beating them....they now have TWO games to simply get hot which they will. Man I got Dallas winning and Heat being biggest fold in sports history with that staff.
68% from 3 pt land. that is ridiculous man
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hey earl you clown, you still think the heat are going to win "easily"? haha you assmonkey
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hey earl you clown, you still think the heat are going to win "easily"? haha you assmonkey
haha you're still crying over my prediction, never have i seen somebody meltdown over a sports prediction while claiming to not be a fan of a team, what a c u n t you are :-*
i still think the heat will win and i think they will win multiple titles, i'm sure you thought it was over for the lakers last year when boston went up 3 - 2
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Really cool to see Kidd finnally get one. Dirk deserved this. Terry also.
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mavs got this on lock down...lebron has no xfactor when it comes to stepping up in big moments...mavs in 6 like i called 2 weeks ago
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Lol, lebron is just full of class.
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Great win by Dallas. They made a believer out of me. Upinthemguts: you were right about Dallas. I also think you were mostly correct about Chandler. He's better than I thought.
Funniest thing I heard about Prince James: Why didn't he go to college? Because he didn't want to show up for the finals. :)
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congrats to the mavs on being only the 2nd surprise nba champ (the other was 04 pistons)
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congrats to the mavs on being only the 2nd surprise nba champ (the other was 04 pistons)
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haha so much for your "the heat got this easily" It was no suprise to anyone who actually understands the game you assmonkey
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Jason Terry found his shot late in this series and its a huge reason Dallas beat the Heat. Dirk needed help and he got it.
Not to make this a racial issue but I think Dirk is the first white superstar NBA player to win a championship since Larry Bird.
Congrats to the Mavericks. Miami will be the team to beat next season but they have to fill out their roster and shed some of the dead weight on the team. Ilgauskas, Juwan, etc.
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haha so much for your "the heat got this easily" It was no suprise to anyone who actually understands the game you assmonkey
i'm not the only one, haters like you probably thought they would lose to boston or chicago
and they will win titles
the way you cried when i predicted a heat win, i bet you immediately thought of me when the mavs clinched the series didn't you "clownc u n t"
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Not to make this a racial issue but I think Dirk is the first white superstar NBA player to win a championship since Larry Bird.
Not true - Scalabrine got one with Boston in '07.
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Lebron does not have that killer instinct to beat his opponent like Jordan and Kobe have. Jordan would've run over his kid to beat his opponent. Kobe is the same. You either have it as a player or you don't. Lebron does not possess this intangible.
Lebron is like a superstar facilitator. Instead of wanting to be the lead dog, he'd rather exploit all of his all-around talents in order to make his teammates better. Too much goofing off with his teammates, too much of that 'family' vibe amongst his teammates. Jordan was never like that which is why it blows my mind that Pippen made the comments that he did about Lebron. Without Jordan, Pippen doesn't have 6 rings.
Jordan was an assassin on the court. To defeat you by any means possible. That's why I don't think its a sure thing that Lebron is going to win multiple championships, let alone one. He's already 0-2 in NBA finals.
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Not true - Scalabrine got one with Boston in '07.
LOL
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Lebron does not have that killer instinct to beat his opponent like Jordan and Kobe have. Jordan would've run over his kid to beat his opponent. Kobe is the same. You either have it as a player or you don't. Lebron does not possess this intangible.
Lebron is like a superstar facilitator. Instead of wanting to be the lead dog, he'd rather exploit all of his all-around talents in order to make his teammates better. Too much goofing off with his teammates, too much of that 'family' vibe amongst his teammates. Jordan was never like that which is why it blows my mind that Pippen made the comments that he did about Lebron. Without Jordan, Pippen doesn't have 6 rings.
Jordan was an assassin on the court. To defeat you by any means possible. That's why I don't think its a sure thing that Lebron is going to win multiple championships, let alone one. He's already 0-2 in NBA finals.
I agree. Prince James does not have that killer instinct. He wanted no part of the ball in the fourth quarter.
Scottie Pippin should slap himself today, repeatedly.
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Lebron does not have that killer instinct to beat his opponent like Jordan and Kobe have. Jordan would've run over his kid to beat his opponent. Kobe is the same. You either have it as a player or you don't. Lebron does not possess this intangible.
Lebron is like a superstar facilitator. Instead of wanting to be the lead dog, he'd rather exploit all of his all-around talents in order to make his teammates better. Too much goofing off with his teammates, too much of that 'family' vibe amongst his teammates. Jordan was never like that which is why it blows my mind that Pippen made the comments that he did about Lebron. Without Jordan, Pippen doesn't have 6 rings.
Jordan was an assassin on the court. To defeat you by any means possible. That's why I don't think its a sure thing that Lebron is going to win multiple championships, let alone one. He's already 0-2 in NBA finals.
jordan and kobe played with hall of famers, lets not pretend they did everything by themselves
doesn't lebron deserve credit for leading a bunch of nobodies at cleveland to the finals? what did kobe do in LA without shaq and pau?
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jordan and kobe played with hall of famers, lets not pretend they did everything by themselves
doesn't lebron deserve credit for leading a bunch of nobodies at cleveland to the finals? what did kobe do in LA without shaq and pau?
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Pippen always had the talent to be a superstar but he didn't come blasting out of the gate in his first 5 years in the league like Lebron did. Jordan placed heavy demand on his teammates to play better when he was responsible for almost half of the Bulls offense by himself. Jordan did A LOT of the heavy lifting and was at times a one man show for the Bulls. They finally got over that hump when Pippen established himself as a top 10 talent. Throw in a garbage stat player like Horace Grant or Dennis Rodman and you have two 3-peats under the Jordan regime.
Lebron definitely deserves credit for his first finals appearance but let's be honest, the eastern conference was weak as shit until Boston came together with their big 3 in 2008. The Cavaliers were in way over their heads against the veteran Spurs and the result was a blowout 4 game sweep.
Kobe won a title after Shaq. Pau is not a hall of famer or a superstar, in my opinion. It doesn't always require that a team has two superstars in order to win a title. Dirk and the Mavericks just blew that theory out of the water. It's always requires a total TEAM effort.
Like I already said...Lebron does not have the killer instinct to want to put opponents away. He choked in the Finals, simple as that.
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haha you're still crying over my prediction, never have i seen somebody meltdown over a sports prediction while claiming to not be a fan of a team, what a c u n t you are :-*
i still think the heat will win and i think they will win multiple titles, i'm sure you thought it was over for the lakers last year when boston went up 3 - 2
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no tard, you predicted an easy victory over one of the most complete teams in a very long time. You clearly know nothing about basketball so stop trying to analyze it. Go back to claiming kevin levrone is "half italian and half amazing" and get laughed at some more
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no tard, you predicted an easy victory over one of the most complete teams in a very long time. You clearly know nothing about basketball so stop trying to analyze it. Go back to claiming kevin levrone is "half italian and half amazing" and get laughed at some more
one of the most complete teams of all time?
did you say that before the playoffs started? no you didn't, infact the mavs are arguably the biggest surprise champ ever
yes me calling Mr. Levrone half italian half amazing is a classic line that will live in getbig lore forever, you on the other hand will be known as a sensitive c u n t crying over a sports prediction hahaha
miami will win a title next year or the year after, now cry some more "clown c u n t"
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Anybody pay attention to the draft last night ???
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I like who the Wizards picked up at #6. That white boy can really jump out of the building. A little worried that he may be too raw for the NBA, He averaged less than 10 points a game in the European league.
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I like who the Wizards picked up at #6. That white boy can really jump out of the building. A little worried that he may be too raw for the NBA, He averaged less than 10 points a game in the European league.
He's gotten good reviews from everything I saw last night and read today.
.....Knicks are taking a beating for their pick.they needed D and then they pick suposedly a guard that can defend and they still get killed.
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Pretty boring draft. Looks like the Lakers got two kids who could make the roster (the two guards).
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Kemba Walker
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so pumped for my mavs!! diiirk
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Will Dallas repeat?
who will stop them celtics?
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